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Blue Devil Overseas Update: Dec. 17
12/17/2016 5:37:00 PM | Women's Basketball
DURHAM, N.C.— A total of 10 Duke women's basketball former student-athletes are currently competing overseas and GoDuke.com provides a look on how these Blue Devils are performing heading into the holidays.
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Chante Black -- Duke '09
Melbourne Boomers (Australia-WNBL), 6-5, Center
2016-2017 Stats: 9 games, 7.4 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.3 BPG
Chante Black appeared in nine games for the Melbourne Boomers before being released by the team in late November. While with Melbourne, Black appeared in six starting lineups. Her 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game were both team highs.
Karima Christmas – Duke '06
KDBLife Winnus Guri (South Korea-WKBL), 6-0, Guard/Forward
2016-2017 Stats: 14 games, 15.6 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1.4 BPG
Karima Christmas is stepping up as a leader in her first year with Winnus. Christmas has started all 14 games for Winnus. Her 15.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game are all team highs for the season. Christmas has recorded five games with 20+ points and six double-doubles throughout the season. Her most recent double-double came Dec. 7 against the Blue Minx, where she netted 11 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals in 33 minutes of play. Christmas also got a chance to play against former Duke teammate Monique Currie Dec. 10. In the matchup, Christmas recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists in the team's 57-72 loss to Woori Bank. Winnus will play KEB Hanabank on December 16.
Monique Currie – Duke '06
Woori Bank Wibee (South Korea-WKBL), 6-0, Forward
2016-2017 Stats: 13 games, 10.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.7 BPG
Monique Currie returns to South Korea again, this time playing for Woork Bank. Currie has appeared in all 13 games and earned the start for one. Currie played her best game of the season Dec. 8 against KEB Hanabank, recording 24 points and five rebounds, while shooting 10-for-11 from the free throw line. Currie followed up this season high performance with 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocks in a win against former teammate Karima Christmas. Woori Bank currently sits in first place in the WKBL with a 13-1 record. Worri Bank will return to the court Dec.17 against the KB Stars.
Chelsea Gray – Duke '14
Abdullah Gul University Kayseri (Turkey-KBSL), 5-11, Guard
2016-2017 Stats (Turkey): 5 games, 14.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroCup): 5 games, 13.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Chelsea Gray returned to Turkey for her second straight season with Abdullah Gul. Gray has appeared in 10 contests, earning a starting spot in seven games. In EuroCup play, she leads the team with an average of 4.2 assists. She has scored double digits in all but one game this season. Her season high came Dec. 7 against PEAC-Pecs, where she posted a team high 20 points and six assists, along with three steals in 37 minutes of play. Abdullah Gull stands in third place in the KBSL with a 5-2 record and leads Group B of the EuroCup with a 6-0 record. Gray and Abdullah Gul will take on Mersin MBK on December 17.
Lindsey Harding – Duke '07
Besiktas CT Istanbul (Turkey-KBSL), 5-8, Guard
2016-2017 Stats: 7 games, 14.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.7 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Lindsey Harding is playing her first season with Besiktas and has started all seven games for the team. Harding leads the squad in assists and is second in scoring. Harding's most balanced performance this season came on November 27, where her 10 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists helped the team break a four game losing streak. Besiktas looks to continue its three game winning streak on December 17 against Gime Univ.
Haley Peters – Duke '14
Spar Citylift Girona (Spain-LFB), 6-3, Forward
2016-2017 Stats (Spain): 12 games, 15.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.1 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroCup): 6 games, 13.8 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG
Haley Peters is in her first year with Girona. She has appeared in all 18 games and has a spot in 13 starting lineups. Peters is the team's second leading scorer in both leagues. In the team's most recent game, she posted a team-high 22 points, along with six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 22 minutes of play to help lead Girona to an 89-67 win. Girona remains undefeated in EuroCup play, while sitting in second in the LFB with a 10-2 record. Peters and Girona will move on take play Gipuzkoa UPV on December 17.
Angela Salvadores – Duke '16
Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (Spain-LFB), 5-10, Point Guard
2016-2017 Stats (Spain): 10 games, 4.3 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.0 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroLeague): 4 games, 0.5 PPG, 0.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Angela Salvadores left Duke after the 2015-16 season and returned to Spain to play professionally for Avenida. Salvadores has appeared in 14 games, earning a starting spot in three. She posted her best game of the season Dec. 10 against Bembibre. In her third career start, Salvadores recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 25 minutes of play. Avenida currently sits at first place in the league with an 11-1 record. Salvadores and the team will return to action on December 17 against Gran Canaria.
Shay Selby – Duke '12
Bodrum Belediyesi (Turkey-TKBL), 5-9, Guard
2016-2017 Stats: 8 games, 14.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.8 APG, 2.4 SPG, 0.1 BPG
Shay Selby is standing out in her first year with Bodrum. She currently leads the team in points and steals, while posting the team's second best numbers in assists and rebounds. Selby has started seven of her eight games this season and averages a team high 29.6 minutes per game. Selby has recorded two double-doubles so far, with both coming in the last three contests. Her strongest one came in a loss to Ferkl Ilgaz, where Selby registered 21 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 42 minutes of play. Selby and Bodurm will defend their 11-3 record on December 16 against Orduspor.
Jasmine Thomas – Duke '11
A.S. Ramat Hasharon Electra (Israel-D1), 5-9, Guard
2016-2017 Stats: 4 games, 10.8 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.8 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Jasmine Thomas returned to Israel for the 2016-17 season, this time joining Ramat Hasharon. Thomas has started all four contests this season for Ramat Hasharon and has recorded a team high 36.0 minutes per game. She leads the team in both assists and steals, while being the third best rebounder for the team. In the team's most recent game against Hapoel Z/MM, Thomas' nine points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals helped the team break its two game losing streak. Thomas and Ramat Hasharon will look to carry this momentum into the next game against Hap.Petah Ti. on December 19.
Elizabeth Williams – Duke '15
Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia-PBL), 6-3, Center/Forward
2016-2017 Stats (Russia): 8 games, 9.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.6 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroLeague): 6 games, 9.0 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.5 BPG
In her first year with Nadezhda Orenburg, Elizabeth Williams has started 13 games. Williams has scored double digits in six games, with the most recent coming on Dec. 11 against Enisey, where she scored 11 points and shot 7-for-8 from the free throw line. Her lone double-double of the season came on Nov. 2, where she posted 12 rebounds and 13 points in 35 minutes of play. Williams and Nadezhda Orenburg are 8-2 in the Russian League and 5-1 in the Euroleague. Nadezhda Orenburg, now ranked third in the PBL, will return to the court on December 19 against Dynamo M.
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Chante Black -- Duke '09
Melbourne Boomers (Australia-WNBL), 6-5, Center
2016-2017 Stats: 9 games, 7.4 PPG, 7.1 RPG, 1.0 APG, 0.7 SPG, 1.3 BPG
Chante Black appeared in nine games for the Melbourne Boomers before being released by the team in late November. While with Melbourne, Black appeared in six starting lineups. Her 7.1 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game were both team highs.
Karima Christmas – Duke '06
KDBLife Winnus Guri (South Korea-WKBL), 6-0, Guard/Forward
2016-2017 Stats: 14 games, 15.6 PPG, 9.1 RPG, 1.8 APG, 1.7 SPG, 1.4 BPG
Karima Christmas is stepping up as a leader in her first year with Winnus. Christmas has started all 14 games for Winnus. Her 15.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game are all team highs for the season. Christmas has recorded five games with 20+ points and six double-doubles throughout the season. Her most recent double-double came Dec. 7 against the Blue Minx, where she netted 11 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and three steals in 33 minutes of play. Christmas also got a chance to play against former Duke teammate Monique Currie Dec. 10. In the matchup, Christmas recorded 12 points, five rebounds, and two assists in the team's 57-72 loss to Woori Bank. Winnus will play KEB Hanabank on December 16.
Monique Currie – Duke '06
Woori Bank Wibee (South Korea-WKBL), 6-0, Forward
2016-2017 Stats: 13 games, 10.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.7 BPG
Monique Currie returns to South Korea again, this time playing for Woork Bank. Currie has appeared in all 13 games and earned the start for one. Currie played her best game of the season Dec. 8 against KEB Hanabank, recording 24 points and five rebounds, while shooting 10-for-11 from the free throw line. Currie followed up this season high performance with 11 points, five rebounds, and two blocks in a win against former teammate Karima Christmas. Woori Bank currently sits in first place in the WKBL with a 13-1 record. Worri Bank will return to the court Dec.17 against the KB Stars.
Chelsea Gray – Duke '14
Abdullah Gul University Kayseri (Turkey-KBSL), 5-11, Guard
2016-2017 Stats (Turkey): 5 games, 14.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.6 SPG, 0.4 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroCup): 5 games, 13.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 4.2 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Chelsea Gray returned to Turkey for her second straight season with Abdullah Gul. Gray has appeared in 10 contests, earning a starting spot in seven games. In EuroCup play, she leads the team with an average of 4.2 assists. She has scored double digits in all but one game this season. Her season high came Dec. 7 against PEAC-Pecs, where she posted a team high 20 points and six assists, along with three steals in 37 minutes of play. Abdullah Gull stands in third place in the KBSL with a 5-2 record and leads Group B of the EuroCup with a 6-0 record. Gray and Abdullah Gul will take on Mersin MBK on December 17.
Lindsey Harding – Duke '07
Besiktas CT Istanbul (Turkey-KBSL), 5-8, Guard
2016-2017 Stats: 7 games, 14.4 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.7 APG, 0.9 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Lindsey Harding is playing her first season with Besiktas and has started all seven games for the team. Harding leads the squad in assists and is second in scoring. Harding's most balanced performance this season came on November 27, where her 10 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists helped the team break a four game losing streak. Besiktas looks to continue its three game winning streak on December 17 against Gime Univ.
Haley Peters – Duke '14
Spar Citylift Girona (Spain-LFB), 6-3, Forward
2016-2017 Stats (Spain): 12 games, 15.3 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.1 SPG, 0.1 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroCup): 6 games, 13.8 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 2.2 APG, 0.8 SPG, 0.3 BPG
Haley Peters is in her first year with Girona. She has appeared in all 18 games and has a spot in 13 starting lineups. Peters is the team's second leading scorer in both leagues. In the team's most recent game, she posted a team-high 22 points, along with six rebounds, two assists, and two steals in 22 minutes of play to help lead Girona to an 89-67 win. Girona remains undefeated in EuroCup play, while sitting in second in the LFB with a 10-2 record. Peters and Girona will move on take play Gipuzkoa UPV on December 17.
Angela Salvadores – Duke '16
Perfumerias Avenida Salamanca (Spain-LFB), 5-10, Point Guard
2016-2017 Stats (Spain): 10 games, 4.3 PPG, 1.9 RPG, 1.3 APG, 1.2 SPG, 0.0 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroLeague): 4 games, 0.5 PPG, 0.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.0 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Angela Salvadores left Duke after the 2015-16 season and returned to Spain to play professionally for Avenida. Salvadores has appeared in 14 games, earning a starting spot in three. She posted her best game of the season Dec. 10 against Bembibre. In her third career start, Salvadores recorded 13 points, eight rebounds, and three assists in 25 minutes of play. Avenida currently sits at first place in the league with an 11-1 record. Salvadores and the team will return to action on December 17 against Gran Canaria.
Shay Selby – Duke '12
Bodrum Belediyesi (Turkey-TKBL), 5-9, Guard
2016-2017 Stats: 8 games, 14.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 4.8 APG, 2.4 SPG, 0.1 BPG
Shay Selby is standing out in her first year with Bodrum. She currently leads the team in points and steals, while posting the team's second best numbers in assists and rebounds. Selby has started seven of her eight games this season and averages a team high 29.6 minutes per game. Selby has recorded two double-doubles so far, with both coming in the last three contests. Her strongest one came in a loss to Ferkl Ilgaz, where Selby registered 21 points, 17 rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 42 minutes of play. Selby and Bodurm will defend their 11-3 record on December 16 against Orduspor.
Jasmine Thomas – Duke '11
A.S. Ramat Hasharon Electra (Israel-D1), 5-9, Guard
2016-2017 Stats: 4 games, 10.8 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 5.8 APG, 1.8 SPG, 0.0 BPG
Jasmine Thomas returned to Israel for the 2016-17 season, this time joining Ramat Hasharon. Thomas has started all four contests this season for Ramat Hasharon and has recorded a team high 36.0 minutes per game. She leads the team in both assists and steals, while being the third best rebounder for the team. In the team's most recent game against Hapoel Z/MM, Thomas' nine points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals helped the team break its two game losing streak. Thomas and Ramat Hasharon will look to carry this momentum into the next game against Hap.Petah Ti. on December 19.
Elizabeth Williams – Duke '15
Nadezhda Orenburg (Russia-PBL), 6-3, Center/Forward
2016-2017 Stats (Russia): 8 games, 9.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 0.8 APG, 0.5 SPG, 1.6 BPG
2016-2017 Stats (EuroLeague): 6 games, 9.0 PPG, 6.8 RPG, 1.0 APG, 1.2 SPG, 2.5 BPG
In her first year with Nadezhda Orenburg, Elizabeth Williams has started 13 games. Williams has scored double digits in six games, with the most recent coming on Dec. 11 against Enisey, where she scored 11 points and shot 7-for-8 from the free throw line. Her lone double-double of the season came on Nov. 2, where she posted 12 rebounds and 13 points in 35 minutes of play. Williams and Nadezhda Orenburg are 8-2 in the Russian League and 5-1 in the Euroleague. Nadezhda Orenburg, now ranked third in the PBL, will return to the court on December 19 against Dynamo M.
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